Table 8 Comparison between polyp and turbinate cases group as regards stain characteristics of the lining epithelium

Lining epithelium stain distribution

Focal

14

35.0%

17

42.5%

0.581*

NS

Diffuse

26

65.0%

23

57.5%

Lining epithelium stain intensity

Faint

15

37.5%

16

40.0%

0.059**

NS

Moderate

16

40.0%

22

55.0%

Strong

9

22.5%

2

5.0%

Combined lining epithelium score

2.80

2.43

2.20

2.02

0.07*

NS

Combined lining epithelium score

Negative

15

37.5%

16

40.0%

0.38**

NS

Moderate

3

7.5%

6

15.0%

Strong

22

55.0%

18

45.0%